The first comprehensive history of massage.• Written by Robert Noah Calvert, the founder of Massage Magazine.• Includes 200 black-and-white illustrations.• The definitive resource for all students and professionals in the fields of massage and bodywork.From the people of ancient Greece to the tribes of the Pacific Ocean, massage has been a significant element in medicine, midwifery, folk healing, and athletics. Yet the rich presence of healing touch...

To reach that level of peace required for yoga and meditation, you’ll need to practice. You need to learn how to clear your mind and let calm take over. Luckily, you have plenty of resources that you can use. This set of three books don’t just tackle yoga, they also come with illustrations of yoga poses.

Featuring more than 250 photographs and 50 anatomical drawings, Deep Tissue Massage is the standard guide to the essentials of touch, biomechanics, and positioning options for a multitude of strategies to treat all major conditions encountered in a bodywork practice.The book is divided into three sections. “Fundamentals” covers basic skills of palpation, explaining the deeper layers of the body and presenting detailed instruction on working with these layers to release tension. Th...

An illustrated guide to releasing emotional and physical blockages in the pelvic area through massage• Presents step-by-step instructions for sexual organ massages for women and men• Explains techniques to release knots, unravel nerve and lymphatic tangles, dissolve toxins and sediments, and increase blood flow• Effective for impotency, frequent and difficult urination, painful menstruation, ovarian cysts, menopause symptoms, painful intercourse, and low libido as w...

In this guide you'll learn about the healing power of scent and explore the finer distinctions of aroma.Aromatherapy Essential oils are known for promoting a broad spectrum of therapeutic results according to their particular chemical properties. However the healing benefits of essential oils are most especially enjoyed according to their unique aromatic character and quality.The sense of smell is considered by many authorities to be the most powerful of your five senses. Y...

Chi Nei Tsang is a Taoist visceral manipulation body-work and massage which emphasizes moving chi energy to the abdominal organs. Developed by Taoist Master Mantak Chia as part of his Healing Tao System, it works on internal dysfunctions and energy blocks using the breathing exercises of chi-kung, therapeutic manipulations, and meditation. Students learn how to recycle negative energy, recognize personal patterns of tension, and use simple manipulations to restore vitality to parts of the ...

Many of us hold on to old fears, traumas and stresses and allow them to define and frame our lives. This book shows how to relieve these problems and help you look and feel better on a profound level. Based on the idea that the body is composed of twenty-one important hinges, Meet Your Body shows how we can 'oil' and free these hinges, stretching the body out so we can feel healthy and happy more of the time.Noah's therapeutic work uses a hands-on manipulation of the body's connect...

An innovative and holistic approach that combines the healing powers of gemstones with reflexology therapy• Presents a synergistic therapy that can help numerous mental and physical disorders• Includes illustrated instructions for determining the specific needs of a disorder and how to apply the therapyCombining the healing energy of crystals and reflexology therapy, Gemstone Reflexology offers a holistic approach to triggering the body’s self-healing energ...

HOW AROMATHERAPY WORKS is a quick and helpful reference guide that clearly explains how aromatherapy works through the process of olfaction, to stimulate the limbic (emotional), circulatory (blood) and electro-chemical (hormonal) systems to positively affect the body, mind, spirit and emotions.You'll find out what the research findings show about the effect of essential oils on the body, mind and emotions and the delivery pathways of essential oils through the circulatory and hormo...

Harnessing the power of symbols for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing• Explains how to make symbols directly on areas of pain for quick relief, on bandages to speed healing, and on acupressure points for energy and emotional work• Explores the use of symbols to reduce scar tissue, counteract electromagnetic pollution, balance the chakras, and cleanse toxins from the body• Details how to transfer the energy of a symbol to water, food, jewelry, or stones for ...

EUCALYPTUS ESSENTIAL OIL is a quick and helpful reference guide you can rely on for knowing when to choose eucalyptus oil as your healing tool to relieve specific symptoms of imbalance and promote healing.You'll find out what the research shows about Eucalyptus and the properties of Eucalyptus pure essential oil that give it an excellent reputation as a powerfully effective universal respiratory healer.You'll also learn about its plant identification with Latin name so you'...

*Highly Commended in the Popular Medicine category at the 2012 British Medical Association Book Awards*The simple sensation of touching someone's hand can have a powerful therapeutic effect. Hand massage is a positive and meaningful way of reaching out and providing comfort to those who are elderly, ill or nearing the end of life, and it can be particularly effective for people with dementia who may respond well to positive non-verbal interaction.This book offers inspiratio...